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What was the battle of the fallen timbers? 

It happened on August 1794 (Toledo, Ohio) American Indians attempted to thwart Anglo-Americans settlers from encroaching on their lands in the Ohio Country.

100

What was the Whiskey Rebellion and why was it important? 

The Whiskey Rebellion was the first test of the Federal authority in the United States. This rebellion enforced the idea that the government had the right to levy a particular tax that would impact citizens in all states. 

100

Who were the War Hawks? 

Led by Henry Clay, this small group of Jeffersonian  Republicans pressed for a military confrontation to redness American grievances.  

100

When was the War of 1812 started? And who started it? 

June 18 / United States declares war on Great Britain

100

What was the importance of Marbury v Madison? 

The first U.S. supreme court case to apply the principal of ¨Judicial review¨ the power of federal courts to void acts of Congress in conflict in the constitution. 

200

What was the Barbary war? And who was apart of it?

The first Barbary war (also called Tropolitan war) conflict between the United States and Tripoli, incited by the Americans refusal to continue payment of tribute to the piratical rulers of the North African Barbarian States (Algiers, Tunis, Morocco and tripoli) 

200

What is the Louisiana Purchase? 

The Louisiana Purchase was made on April 20, 1803, the United States bought about $15 million worth of the Mississippi River (828,000 square miles of land)

200

What were the emerging political parties? What did each party want? 

Federalists and Democratic republicans / Federalists wanted tariffs and protection for their businesses and an economy based on manufacturing, commerce, finance  and overseas trade. The democratic  republican was lead by Thomas Jefferson was created to direct opposition the federalists party. 

200

What war did the Treaty of Ghent end? Where was it written? 

Ended the war of 1812. / Ghent 

200
What was the Monroe Doctrine? 

President James Monroe in December of 1823, the doctrine warns European nations that the United States would no longer tolerate further colonization  or puppet monarchs. 

300

What is the Lewis and Clark Expedition? 

In 1804, when president Thomas Jefferson Tasked Meriwether Lewis with exploring the lands west of Mississippi that compressed the Louisiana purchase. 

300

What was the Judiciary act? Why was it important? 

In 1789, the establishing of the structure and jurisdictions of the federal court system and created the position of attorney general. 

300

Who was apart of Washington's cabinet? What was the importance of this? 

1) Thomas Jefferson (secretary of state) 2) Alexander Hamilton (Treasurer) 3) Henry Knox (Secretary of war) 4) Edmund Randolph (Attorney general) / The importance was to provide the presidents with advice on laws, taxes, foreign affairs, defense  and other important issues involving the govern of the United States 

300

What was the battle of tippecanoe? And why was it caused?

It was the end of his dream of a Native American confederacy. The defeat of Tippecanoe promoted Tecumseh to ally his remaining forces with Great Britain during the war of 1812

300

What does impressment mean? 

enforcement the military or naval service on able-bodied but unwilling men through crude and violent methods. 

400

What was the embargo act of 1807? 

The embargo act of 1807 is that the U.S Congress in December that closed U.S ports to all exports and restricted imports to Britain. 

400

What was the XYZ affair?

A diplomatic incident between the United States that resulted in a limited, undeclared war known as the Quasi-War. After some members of congress asked to see diplomats reports recording 

400

Who was Tecumseh? 

Tecumseh was a Shawnee chief and warrior who prompted resistance to the expansion of the United States onto Native American lands. 

400
Who was Andrew Jackson? What is he best known for? 

Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States from 1829  to 1837, seeking an act as the direct representative of the common man. He is most known for being elected as the first man in Tennessee to the House of Representatives. 

400

What did the Hartford Convention do? 

The Hartford Convention resulted in a declaration  calling the Federal government to protect the New England and supply financial aid to New England´s badly battered trade economy. 

500

What was the significance of the battle of new Orleans? 

The battle of Orleans marked the state´s political incorporation into the union. 

500

What was the alien and sedition act? What were these laws for? 

The alien and sedition act was a series of laws who were passed by the Federalists of Congress in 1798 and signed in law by John Adams. These laws included new powers to deport foreigners as well as making it harder for immigrants to vote. 

500

Who was Frances Scott Key? What was he most known for? 

Frances was an American Lawyer author and poet from Frederick Maryland. Frances Scott Key is best known for his commentary during the war of 1812 with a poem named ¨Defense of Fort M´Henry¨. 

500

Who was James Monroe? What was he most known for? 

James Monroe was the 5th President of the United States  and the last President  from the founding fathers. He is most known for negotiating the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. 

500

Who was apart of the election of 1808? 

On the democratic-Republican side with Jame Madison and Federalists with Charles Pinckney.